Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses
IMIM
International Master in Industrial Management
Duration: 2 years
Course description
This integrated Master’s programme in general management focuses on technology-based
industrial and service companies. The overall aim of the programme is to provide science and
engineering students with business skills relevant to managerial careers in internationally oriented
manufacturing and service industries. The IMIM programme offers a unique possibility to
experience the cultural, economic and social life in three or more different European countries
coupled with a coherent and unified education in industrial management. The institutions offering
the Master’s course are the Technical University of Madrid (Spain), the Politecnico di Milano,
Milan (Italy), and Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm (Sweden).
The IMIM programme is a two-year programme over four semesters. During the first semester,
which takes place at the Technical University of Madrid, students are provided with an
introduction to organisational behaviour, financial and managerial accounting, corporate finance,
marketing, strategy and economics. The second semester, which takes place at the Politecnico di
Milano, further develops the students’ proficiency in operations, quality, and supply-chain
management techniques at a strategic, tactical, and operational level. The third semester at the
Royal Institute of Technology of Stockholm is comprised of courses in management control,
human resource management, industrial project management, industrial marketing and
entrepreneurship. During the final semester students will undertake a master thesis in a
company, at the University or in an organisation.
The professor-to-student ratio throughout the programme is approximately one to two. English is
used in all aspects of the IMIM programme. Students also have the opportunity to learn the local
language in order to enhance their cultural experience.
Upon successful completion, students are awarded with a multiple degree, made of the degree
from UPM-Spain, the degree from POLIMI-Italy and the degree from KTH-Sweden
It should be noted that IMIM has been recognised as a TIME Master Programme by the Top
Industrial Managers for Europe (T.I.M.E.).
Applicants to IMIM must have completed a minimum of three years of full-time study in a scientific
or technical discipline (corresponding to a Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent). Admission
is subject to the approval by the IMIM Committee. Admission criteria are based on educational
background, work experience, recommendations, and language skills.
Website: http://www.imim.polimi.it/
Partners:
Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Spain (Co-ordinating Institution)
Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Contact:
Felipe Ruiz López
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
José Gutiérrez Abascal, 2
28006 Madrid, SPAIN
fruiz@etsii.upm.es
Grant:
1 285 000 € (15 000 € consortium + 1 270 000 € scholarships), 2006
1 188 000 € (15 000 € consortium + 1 173 000 € scholarships), 2007
907 000 € (15 000 € consortium + 892 000 € scholarships), 2008
823 000 € (15 000 € consortium + 808 000 € scholarships), 2009